There is no denying that there are a lot of different concepts with bike locks. We’ve seen a lot of locks, and one issue remains that it means bringing something “extra” along for the ride or daily commute. But Jaryn Miller’s Senza has interesting twist, it is a bike lock that is also the bike’s handle bars.
Essentially, the bars come off the bike and are locked together to form a U-Lock. The idea is that it provides dual security, because if the lock is cut the bike is much harder to ride away with, as there is nothing to hold on to!
We like the idea and think the designers are on to something, but as others have mentioned there are some problems to be resolved. The most notable is that the handle bar has to be durable enough to be a lock and that could add weight for those times when you don’t need to lock the bike. It also means that riders have to like the style of the drop bar – and this could be a problem for the mountain biker who usually prefers a straight bar with bar ends.
But the Senza’s designer also has another idea up his sleeve, and this one features a rear wheel lock that sits under the seat post. This closes making it impossible to pedal away. Again, great concept and we love the thinking, but can’t help question the weight gain all this adds.
Still it is nice to see that thought is given to keeping the bikes secure.
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[Via Gadget Review: Senza Bike Lock Calls for the Handle Bars to be the Lock]